Integrative Physiology B.S. - Health and Exercise Science
General Degree Requirements
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Bachelor of Science - Integrative Physiology; Health and Exercise Science Concentration
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Departmental Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| KIN 201 | Basic Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| KIN 205 | Foundations of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training | 3 |
| NUTR 221N | Basic Human Nutrition | 3 |
| Outside Major Lower-Division Required Courses | ||
| BIOH 201N | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOH 211N | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHMY 121N | Introduction to General Chemistry | 4 |
| CHMY 123 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHMY 124 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab | 2 |
| STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Upper-Division Departmental Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| HTH 475E | Legal and Ethical Issues Health and Exercise Professions | 3 |
| KIN 320 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 321 | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| KIN 330 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| KIN 425 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KIN 426 | Biomechanics and Human Movement Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
| KIN 447 | Professional Writing in Integrative Physiology 1 | 3 |
| or AHAT 342 & AHAT 343 | Therapeutic Interventions and Therapeutic Interventions Lab | |
| KIN 483 | Exercise Disease & Aging | 3 |
| KIN 484 | Exercise Disease & Aging Lab | 1 |
| KIN 498 | Internship | 3 |
| or KIN 499 | Capstone | |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 15 credits of the following courses: | 15 | |
| Students should take an appropriate number of upper-division electives to achieve 39 upper-division credits, per UM graduation requirements. Students should use elective courses to meet the additional prerequisite course requirements of graduate programs they are interested in attending. | ||
| Prevention and Care Athletic Injuries | ||
| Prevention and Care Athletic Injuries Lab | ||
| Assessment of the Extremities | ||
| Assessment of the Extremities Lab | ||
| Topics in Sports Medicine | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Advanced Concepts in Coaching | ||
| Leading Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training Organizations | ||
| Strength Training & Cond | ||
| Kinesiology | ||
| Anatomical Kinesiology Lab | ||
| Advanced Strength Training & Conditioning | ||
| Sport Psychology | ||
| Seminar in Sport Psychology | ||
| ECG Assessment | ||
| Internship | ||
| Capstone | ||
| Nutrition For Sports & Exercise | ||
| Total Hours | 70 | |
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Students may complete the Writing in the Disciplines requirement by completing either KIN 447 or both AHAT 342 and AHAT 343.
Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Hours | |
| KIN 201 | Basic Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| CHMY 121N | Introduction to General Chemistry | 4 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 4 |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 205 | Foundations of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training | 3 |
| CHMY 123 & CHMY 124 |
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry and Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab |
6 |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Autumn | ||
| NUTR 221N | Basic Human Nutrition | 3 |
| BIOH 201N & BIOH 202N |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| Writing Across the Curriculum Course | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOH 211N & BIOH 212N |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Junior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| KIN 330 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| HTH 475E | Legal and Ethical Issues Health and Exercise Professions | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement/Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement/Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 320 & KIN 321 |
Exercise Physiology and Exercise Physiology Lab |
4 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement/Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement/Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement/Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| KIN 498 or KIN 499 |
Internship or Capstone |
3 |
| KIN 447 |
Professional Writing in Integrative Physiology or Therapeutic Interventions and Therapeutic Interventions Lab |
3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement/Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 425 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KIN 426 | Biomechanics and Human Movement Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
| KIN 483 | Exercise Disease & Aging | 3 |
| KIN 484 | Exercise Disease & Aging Lab | 1 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
Last updated Autumn 2026
Additional classes will be needed for those hoping to complete prerequisites for PT, PA, Med, OT, Chiropractic schools, etc. See advisor.
As a result of completing this program, students will be able to:
- Analyze the theoretical foundations of integrative physiology and athletic training and evaluate their influence on contemporary health and exercise science practices.
- Critically appraise and evaluate current research that promotes health, exercise, performance, and disease prevention.
- Conduct valid and reliable assessments of physical fitness, movement, and health indicators and interpret results to inform exercise prescriptions.
- Effectively communicate health and exercise science concepts, program recommendations, and outcomes to diverse audiences using oral, written, and digital formats.
- Collaborate effectively with peers and interdisciplinary professionals, applying leadership and teamwork skills to achieve shared goals in health and exercise settings.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills in experiential learning settings (e.g., laboratories, internships, fieldwork).